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School: An Mhódh-Scoil, Sligeach

Location:
Sligo, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Tomás Guy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0159, Page 309

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    These boys are called Wren boys and they collect money and divide it equally among themselves.
    New Years day is celebrated on the 1st of January.
    The Epiphany is the twelfth day after Christmas and this is called Old Christmas Day.
    Written by - John Blain
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Blain
    Gender
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